parent's helper

Work Term: Temporary
Work Language: English
Hours: 30 hours per week
Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Work site environment
Non-smoking
Scent free
Work setting
Employer's home
Work in employer's/client's home
Tasks
Assume full responsibility for household in absence of parents
Perform light housekeeping and cleaning duties
Shop for food and household supplies
Wash, iron and press clothing and household linens
Discipline children according to the methods requested by the parents
Instruct children in personal hygiene and social development
Keep records of daily activities and health information regarding children
Maintain a safe and healthy environment in the home
Organize, activities such as games and outings for children
Prepare and serve nutritious meals
Prepare infants and children for rest periods
Supervise and care for children
Take children to and from school and to appointments
Tend to emotional well-being of children
Help children with homework
Cook
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
CPR Certificate
First Aid Certificate
Target audience
School age (6 - 12 years)
Experience with special needs children
Children with allergies
Security and safety
Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
Handling heavy loads
Physically demanding
Repetitive tasks
Work under pressure
Attention to detail
Personal suitability
Client focus
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Time management
Patience
Honesty
Screening questions
Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
Are you willing to relocate for this position?
Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
What is the highest level of study you have completed?